1.8 bp tx3 laser engine

anybody converted 1.8 16v twin cam from a fwd 1994 tx3 laser into a mk1 escort? any advice appreciated..

not to keen on cuttin away the firewall,does the mx5 b6 have the same problem?

thamks for the link very helpfull,does not seem to hard of a conversion,i like the idea of running webbers..wat motor are you runnin just curious?

Tx3's are fun little cars... Wait until you have a drive in a familia.. 4wd Turbo[:p]

My mk1 has had pinto's... for now

Shaun

I'm in the process of doing a mk1 B6 (MX5) conversion and thought these photos might help you.I have modified the engine and trans to fit my body, rather than modify the body to fit the eng and trans.

























As you can see, I have removed the cam angle sensor from the back of the head and fitted different sensor to the front of the inlet cam (no rear clearance proplems). I have angled manifold to put air cleaner in a better place. Shortened shift, made my own rear mount to sit on original rear mount,and a few other mods. Non were major works. Hope this helps you. You are welcome to come and have a look if you are in the area (Werribee vic).

I have removed a fair bit from the gearbox (the thick bits that hang to the side). My car was auto, so tunnel width was no problem, but I had to lift the height of the tunnel a bit to fit. The gearbox mount (rear mount) is slightly modified, but in the original position. No body modifications. The cam angle sensor i'm using I picked out of a catalogue and I think it might be Mazda van. The adjustable cam wheels I have (alloy) are drilled so I can fit metal pins into them to activate the sensor. Or if you look at my built you can see the mount I had made to belt drive the original sensor from the front at the exhaust cam.

I made a new top for the tunnel, and made the engine side of the mount to suit the Escort crossmember

Car isn't going anywhere soon, so , the offer still stands. just get in touch when you want to have a look.